Nicholas J. Begich Middle School
Anchorage, AK · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is a middle school located in Anchorage, Alaska. The school serves 882 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 42/100 (D), Nicholas J. Begich Middle School performs below the state average for Alaska. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School has a DataScore of 42/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School has 882 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -7.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Nicholas J. Begich Middle School is part of the Anchorage School District in Anchorage, Alaska. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.